Associate II, Standard and Traceability

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development, updating, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of sustainability standards, chain of custody systems, and associated verification and assurance programs.

• Facilitate the creation, revision, and maintenance of standards, including the formulation of guidance documents, procedures, and technical specifications.

• Engage stakeholders through working groups, technical committees, public consultations, and expert review processes.

• Contribute to benchmarking standards and analyzing international best practices.

• Offer technical expertise on segregation, identity preservation, controlled blending, mass balance, and book-and-claim systems.

• Assess chain of custody methods for their credibility, feasibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Identify risks in traceability systems and formulate mitigation strategies tailored to industry and business models.

• Stay updated on emerging regulations, policy changes, market expectations, global initiatives, industry practices, and assurance standards related to sustainability claims.

• Provide guidance to clients on implementing chain of custody, designing traceability systems, managing sustainability claims, and addressing supply chain risks.

• Evaluate client systems and suggest enhancements to improve credibility, transparency, and compliance.

• Oversee multiple projects and apply insights gained across various industries and markets.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Agriculture, Forestry, Industrial Ecology, Public Policy, or a related discipline.

• Over 3 years of professional experience related to chain of custody systems, traceability programs, certification systems, responsible sourcing, sustainability standards, or related sectors.

• Proven experience in developing, implementing, auditing, or managing chain of custody requirements.

• Strong comprehension of segregation, identity preservation, mass balance, controlled blending, and book-and-claim models.

• Demonstrated knowledge of certification, verification, auditing, or conformity assessment systems.

• Exceptional technical writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to synthesize complex information and apply lessons learned across different industries or projects.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects concurrently.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• A Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.

• Experience with sustainability certification or verification programs is preferred.

• Familiarity with ISO standards and conformity assessment frameworks, including ISO 17065, ISO 17021, ISO 14021, ISO 14067, ISO 22095, or similar standards is preferred.

• Experience with recycled content, responsible sourcing, agricultural commodities, forestry products, chemicals, plastics, textiles, or other traceable supply chains is preferred.

• Knowledge of sustainability claims regulations and green marketing requirements in major global markets is preferred.

• Experience in facilitating stakeholder processes, working groups, or standards committees is preferred.

• Experience in developing auditor training programs, technical guidance, or assurance procedures is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Flexible work options.

• Home-office based role.

• Travel opportunities, including local, domestic, and/or international trips.